LPN - Inmate Care & Reentry Support

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking an LPN to provide high-quality nursing care for inmates in a secure facility. You will perform physical assessments, develop care plans with RN guidance, and administer medications as prescribed in a tightly supervised environment.

Excellent diagnostic skills, empathy, and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential. Prior correctional or psychiatric nursing experience is a plus; licensing must be current and unrestricted in the state.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Must have a current, unrestricted LPN license in the facility's state.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
• Perform complete physical assessment and medical history.
• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the physician.
• Administer prescribed medications as instructed.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress and report problems to management.
• Securely administer medication and prevent hoarding/trafficking.
• Follow accreditation policies.
• Document detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.

Skills

LPN License

Nursing Experience

Crisis Intervention

Medical Emergencies

Physical Assessment

Nursing Care

Psychiatric Nursing

Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Tools

Computers & Software

Job description

GEO Secured Services is seeking an LPN to provide high-quality nursing care for inmates in a secure facility. You will perform physical assessments, develop care plans with RN guidance, and administer medications as prescribed in a tightly supervised environment.

Excellent diagnostic skills, empathy, and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential. Prior correctional or psychiatric nursing experience is a plus; licensing must be current and unrestricted in the state.